Lot 1053
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1858, 5¢ Indian red, type I (28A), excellent centering with perforations virtually clear all around, striking intense Indian red color and strongly etched impression, New Orleans c.d.s. Fresh and Extremely Fine, unpriced in SMQ.
Scott $3,500
A SUPERLATIVE EXAMPLE OF THIS DIFFICULT AND FREQUENTLY MISIDENTIFIED SHADE.
Expertization: 2005 P.S.E. Certificate graded XF 90.
The P.S.E. population report lists only three examples with a 90 grade, and none higher.
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